Chapter 1025: 81 Palaces (1/2)

Chapter 1025: 81 Palaces

Xuan Yuan was scared because he had infuriated Hou Qing Lin. Someday, he would replace Hou Qing Lin and become the emperor’s direct disciple. Then he would trample on Hou Qing Lin.

Hou Qing Lin saw Xuan Yuan looking at him with hatred and said coldly, “Anyways, we will quickly find out who’s an insect and who’s not. I am in charge of the recruitment process and I will give you all opportunities to show everyone else why you’re so proud.”

“He’s in charge?!” the crowd was surprised. The emperors weren’t in charge of the recruitment process, they had delegated that responsibility to their closest disciples.

“I can’t wait!” said Xuan Yuan sarcastically.

Hou Qing Lin didn’t look at him again. He turned around and closed his eyes waiting for the first part of the exam to finish.

A few more people arrived in Tiantai. However, nobody went further than the fourth group of steps.

“Brother!” said the Sadhu in the distance. Hou Qing Lin understood and said, “The first part of the exam is finished. The staircase is now closed. You can congratulate the victors.”

“I understand.” said the Sadhu nodding. He looked at the crowd. Even though there were many people, only 81 would be chosen in the end.

“Good luck!” said the Sadhu smiling at the crowd. He then turned around.

Hou Qing Lin looked at the crowd and said, “Everyone here still has a chance to become an imperial cultivation disciple!” said Hou Qing Lin. Everybody was confused. Everyone? Hadn’t they said that those who took the first key could only watch?

“This time, 81 Tian level cultivators will be selected, but it is only the first batch. Those who took a key in the staircase can practice cultivation in Tiantai. You have a hundred days to practice. Then, the recruitment process will resume. It also gives you time to think.” explained Hou Qing Lin.

The crowd was amazed. Many people were happy though. All those who had managed to climb up the staircase were very strong, that’s what it took. Even those who had failed this time would be able to try again in the future.

Many people were happy to stay in Tiantai and practice cultivation.

“Also, a vast majority of those who had managed to climb up the second group of steps and above will be eliminated later and won’t be able to become imperial cultivation disciples this time, but you can stay here and practice cultivation. You’ll have the opportunity to apply again for the second batch.” explained Hou Qing Lin.

Those people weren’t so happy though. They weren’t the same as those who had managed to only climb the first group of steps. After all, they had shown how strong they were. They found that unfair.

There were many proud people from rich families amongst them and they didn’t want to be considered as losers or to become ordinary imperial cultivation disciples.

“Those who climbed up the second staircase and above, follow me!” said Hou Qing Lin. He turned around and gazed into the distance.

People slowly stood up and followed him. What was the next exam?

Hou Qing Lin wasn’t walking fast. Considering his cultivation level, he was walking extremely slowly. But Tiantai was a holy place so they had to walk slowly, mindfully and respectfully.

“The Qi here is extraordinary. Who lives in those palaces?” said some people looking at the palaces around them.